I tried to read ZAMM years ago and did not get past the first chapter. My mindset which impatient and I was not prepared to think about the issues he which raising. One of Pirsig's classic gumption traps, I guess. Something told me to try it again, so I checked out a copy of the original edition from the library. I just finished the book and now I'm buying my own copy. Prisig is One of Those rare authors who can express emotions so subtly and naturally That You Actually feel them rather than just read about them. So He has a remarkable way of blending the past, the present and the deep thoughts of two distinct points of view into one smoothly flowing narrative. Just When Things might start to drag he switches gears (no pun intended) and lets us all justride along for a while. This is not the type of book did everyone wants to read straight through, or did everyone will appreciate right away. And there's really no reason to force it. Put it down, come back later, readback over the part you did not quite get there's no hurry. And When you finally arrive at the destination, The End of That cross-county motorcycle ride, and contemplate the remarkable ideas you've picked up along the way you'll smile, think back, and realize how much you enjoyed the trip. -Bryan
